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Square Enix closed out Summer Game Fest 2026 by unveiling Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the third and concluding chapter of the Remake series, with director Naoki Hamaguchi introducing the debut trailer. The footage leaned heavily into open-world exploration, showing the Highwind airship ferrying players across the planet before they parachute into new areas to hunt down the giant WEAPONS creatures. Long-teased characters Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind finally appear as playable party members, joining a new job system that lets fighters like Tifa and Cloud switch roles such as Black Mage or Warrior. Revelation is slated for a simultaneous Spring 2027 release on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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ArenaNet used Summer Game Fest 2026 to officially unveil Guild Wars 3, pitched as a modern reinvention of its long-running MMORPG series. The reveal trailer emphasized fluid movement and traversal across a sprawling open landscape, intercut with imagery of a tapestry being woven together. For the first time, a mainline Guild Wars title is heading to consoles, with ArenaNet confirming a PC and PlayStation 5 release alongside a beta planned for fall 2027. No firm launch date has been set, leaving much of the project still under wraps.
Sky SportsSomali Referee Omar Artan Pulled From World Cup 2026 After US Entry Denial
FIFA confirmed that Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named CAF's Referee of the Year in 2025, has been removed from its World Cup 2026 officiating roster after US border agents refused him entry at Miami International Airport over unspecified vetting concerns. FIFA said it has no power over a host country's immigration decisions and has been told the ruling will not be reversed before the tournament. Somali officials criticized the decision, arguing it sidelines one of Africa's most accomplished referees, the first official from Somalia to take charge of a CAF Champions League final, over issues unrelated to his record on the pitch.
FIFA.comWorld Cup 2026 Opens Thursday as Hosts Mexico Face South Africa at Estadio Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Thursday when co-host Mexico takes on South Africa in Group A at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, which becomes the first stadium to host three separate World Cup openers following 1970 and 1986. The fixture launches the first-ever 48-team World Cup and the first tournament shared by three host nations across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group A is rounded out by South Korea and Czechia, with the Azteca's roughly 87,500-capacity crowd expected to set the tone for the six-week tournament.
About the FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026is the 23rd edition of football's biggest tournament and the first to be co-hosted by three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico. Running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, it is also the first 48-team World Cup, expanding from 32 teams to 48 and growing to 104 matches across 16 host cities.
This hub brings together everything about FIFA 2026 in one place: the full match schedule, all 12 groups, the knockout bracket from the new Round of 32 to the final, profiles of the qualified teams, the host stadiums, complete World Cup history, original predictions, and a dedicated Toronto fan guide. Scores and tables update automatically as the tournament unfolds.
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico across 16 host cities — the first World Cup held in three countries.
How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?
2026 is the first 48-team World Cup, expanded from 32. The teams are drawn into 12 groups of four, playing 104 matches in total.
How does the new 48-team format work?
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a new Round of 32 knockout stage that leads to the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
Which cities are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
Eleven US cities (including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami), three Mexican cities (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) and two Canadian cities (Toronto and Vancouver) are hosting matches.